How to lose paxil weight gain

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527657 tn?1214051850 Paxil is not known to cause weight gain. In clinical trials, weight gain by people on Paxil was the same as for placebo, and therefore not deemed an adverse effect.
Avatar n tn paxil caused me to gain 40 pounds which i was almost able to lose through hard exercise and diet but then got pregnant... just work out it will come off, but it may be a little stubborn.
Avatar n tn Yea, Paxil is a bad one for weight gain. Fair warning... If any doctor tries to put you on Remeron and weight is a concern for you then SAY NO WAY. I have been on both at differnt times in the past. You want to talk about weight gain? OMG! Remeron makes Paxil look like a diet pill! Taking Remeron is like wanting to be fat.
Avatar m tn ll have to go through getting off Paxil after such a long period of use. Prozac is said to not have the weight gain problem, but if your problem is anxiety, Prozac probably won't be as good. No way of knowing, but that's generally true. Lexapro also is known for fewer side effects, but it has its effects and it might not work for you and it too can cause weight gain. The question is, do you still need the Paxil after 10 years?
527657 tn?1214051850 When can I expect to start losing some of this horrible weight i gained from Paxil??? I have been off it now for about 10 days I started it in the beginning of january. 20 mgs then 10 then 5. I gained 40 pounds I look like a fat pig.
527657 tn?1214051850 I'm confused. I've only been on this website a few months, and in that time this is the third time you've gone back on Paxil, gained weight, and asked everyone how to lose it. I should think by now you'd be the expert. If you can't live without Paxil, and I assume it's a problem because you keep going back on it, then you're going to gain weight. All antidepressants slow the metabolism except the ones that increase anxiety, like Wellbutrin.
1473147 tn?1286917921 Hard to imagine any psychiatrist or doctor allowing you to gain 100 pounds without having said something about Paxil being notorious for weight gain. If you choose to go back on it, you might try consulting a book called the Anti-Depressant Survival Guide by Hedaya -- it suggests dietary changes to help with this kind of side effect. It's not a great diet, but it should give you some ideas. Good luck.
Avatar n tn Gained 50 pounds on Paxil, lost most when I went off but only because withdrawal drove me so crazy I couldn't eat. Now on Lexapro, gaining weight again. On the other hand, that's not why I went off Paxil, I didn't like the weight gain, but like bastel, it was a heck of a lot better than not being able to go anywhere.
Avatar n tn 2 frame (124 lbs) but it ***** being hungry all the time and having extra weight! My doctor told me that weight gain is a side effect of Paxil so I am going to try Zoloft. I have an anxeity disorder that triggers OCD and Paxil has worked very very well and given me a great life since being on it. I figure I should try something different to see if it helps the weight gain and if Zoloft doesn't work, or help me to lose the weight then I will have to cut off the wine and go back on Paxil.
Avatar f tn Wellbutrin is even more stimulating and is supposed to be good for people with weight problems -- some add it to an ssri to deal with this problem, but then you're on two drugs. Hope you find a solution, but again, take care quitting the Paxil and make sure your doctors are aware of how to properly do it.
527657 tn?1214051850 I have a question about zoloft. I read up about both but am wondering if weight gain is a problem with zoloft. As for paxil i gained over 25 pounds and now Im trying to lose it and it sure isnt easy. I found out you don't take zoloft at night but paxil you do. I have got to lose this weight.
Avatar n tn I was on paxil, generic and went off it two weeks ago and cant lose any of the weight so i am guessing its going to take awhile and alot of exersice and calorie counting good luck.
527657 tn?1214051850 There's only one way to lose weight: eat less, exercise more. I don't know if you can lose weight on Paxil, I really don't, I wasn't able to, but tell us: why can't you exercise? Anyone with depression or anxiety should have a pretty good exercise routine if only to keep the body strong despite the negative thinking. I'm 56, and exercise seven days a week despite a pretty damaged body from high impact sports and an auto accident.
Avatar f tn I too didn't lose weight on tx. I was hoping I would drop 10 to 20 lbs but no such luck. I managed to maintain my weight and am over 1 yr post tx now and still trying to lose weight. I began AD's after TX (PAXIL) and started to experience weight gain. After a yr on the Paxil I weened myself off and am off of it now. Still battling the weight. Everyone is different... Good luck to you in your tx!
Avatar f tn re all different and respond to these medications differently, you should ask your doctor if weight gain is an issue with this drug. Plus you need to weigh the pros and cons of how you feel while taking the medication as opposed to how you feel when you don't. Personally I would put up with a few extra pounds to have a decent life then to live in the hell anxiety can cause. Talk to your doctor about this. I know some medications can cause weight gain. Take care...
Avatar n tn Sabrina, yes paxil,like all the other ssri's can cause weight gain. The medication that doesn't is wellbutrin, or if anxiety is the main symptom, klonopin. You should adjust to tiredness within a week, if not, then maybe the dose is too high for you. Re obesity, you have to learn how to stop stress eating, which is probably more difficult for you because of your anxiety. the best way to do that is to take the course at www.shrinkyourself.com, or consult a therapist.
1512520 tn?1290258130 5 months and my anxiety is coming back, and havent lost any of the weight either. I need to go back on Paxil but need to find a way to battle the weight gain. I have heard combining Wellbutrin can help with maintaining but I have read more success stories with Topamax.
Avatar f tn I am 54 yrs old now and I weight 200lbs, am on Lithium 900mg and Seroquel 300 mg and Paxil. All my doctors have denied weight gain from the medications and I do not understand that. This stuff just comes on like majic. When I started the Seroquel I immediately gained 20 lbs. YIKES!!! I admit I do not exercise like I used to before I was diagnosed. I am lucky to eat one meal a;day. Just not hungery. I am sure if I got on some exercise plan along with better eatting I could work my *** off.
Avatar n tn s often cause weight loss initially. After your body gets used to the drug the weight gain usually kicks in. The only thing to do is try to stay away from the carbs and sweets that you seem to crave with long-term use.
763297 tn?1281379425 I have done research about the side effects from taking Paxil but their website says weight gain is a possibility and mentions nothing about the loss of energy. I feel like I cannot accomplish anything because of all the sleep I require. Im 24 and I went from a size 1 to a size 7. I have decided against my doctor's wishes to stop taking this medication. I am wheaning myself off slowly because of the horrible withdrawl sysmptoms such as severe dizziness and nausea.
407790 tn?1397761026 I've been on just about every antidepressant on the market for the past 20 years and miraculously none of them made me gain weight...until Pristiq. I gained 10 pounds on it—not a ton of weight but I'm short so it really shows. I'm now in the process of going off it. My question is this: Have people been able to lose weight after discontinuing an antidepressant that made them gain? I'm worried this drug has permanently messed with my metabolism.
Avatar f tn t want to start prednisone again because 10 day before I finish my pills of prednisone, and even simple exercise also exerts me , how to lose weight ?can someone help ? please..........
730044 tn?1231438020 i gained a lot of weight, too, but cold turkey on Paxil? Why would you do that? Taper off, it'll take time to lose the weight anyway.
Avatar f tn Has anyone found a successful way to lose weight while on Paxil? I've been on it for over 10 years and can't lose weight despite diet & exercise. I never had a weight problem before starting Paxil but I've been hesitant to go off of it because it works so well despite this unfortunately side effect. Should I switch medications? Is anything as effective for depression and anxiety as Paxil?
Avatar m tn It's true that they are both SSRI's. But, they work differently. I'm really glad to hear you will seeing your Psychiatrist to decide what will be done. Can I ask if you want to stop the Paxil because you're trying to lose weight? I was on Paxil too at one time and did great on it. I did gain alot of weight though. This does not happen with all people that take this med, it can though.
Avatar m tn I switched from Paxil 75mg, with no weight gain or appetite to Wellbutrin 300 XL with uncontrolled appetite and the inability to feel satiety after eating which has led to mild weight gain. Wellbutrin has been a nightmare for me this last year but I'm not willing to go back on Paxil and possibly subject myself to the torture of withdrawing from it again. I'm lacking options at this point on what to do. The Wellbutrin has worsened my sleep disorder.